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Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso said he plans to play against the Detroit Pistons after he was cleared from concussion protocol on Wednesday and fully practiced after injury the day after, according to a Friday tweet from Chicago Tribune Bulls reporter Julia Poe. Caruso received the concussion during the second quarter of a two-point Bulls […]

The fallout caused by the turmoil within the Chicago Bulls seems to be taking form right now. Zach LaVine appears to have made it abundantly clear that he no longer wants to remain in Chicago, but it also seems that he’s not the only one that could be leaving. According to reports, it’s actually more […]

Around this time last season, the Chicago Bulls were the toast of the NBA. They were a top seed and their new team looked very promising. All that positivity has been sapped. They are 11-18 with a roster that’s going nowhere fast. Less than two years removed from going all in to win, the Bulls […]

The Golden State Warriors lost several guys from their 2022 NBA championship run, including Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr., and Nemanja Bjelica. The front office was banking on the younger players stepping up along with some other veteran role players, but they have been underwhelming this season. With Stephen Curry expected to miss several […]

The New York Knicks got the job done in Windy City Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson adding the cherry on top of his team’s 128-120  win over the Chicago Bulls. That cherry was the dagger 3-pointer Brunson hit in the corner with less than 30 seconds remaining in overtime to stretch the Knicks’ lead to […]

Alex Caruso endeared himself to fans all over the globe with his hard-nosed defense and penchant for making winning plays. Caruso was crucial to the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship in 2020, and he was then able to parlay his strong play into a four-year, $36.9 million. So for him to get dropped on a nasty […]

Alex Caruso was out of action for the Chicago Bulls on Sunday in their 123-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks due to a back issue. That was Caruso’s first missed game of the season for the Bulls, but it seems like it’s going to be a brief injury layoff for the 28-year-old. Is Bulls Alex […]

After a rough start to the season, the Golden State Warriors are starting to find their groove again. Wins over some of the better teams in the league this season have pulled them back above .500. However, greatness is all about not being satisfied with what you have. Based on Steve Kerr’s interaction with Alex […]

The Chicago Bulls are heading into the 2022-23 NBA season under less-than-ideal conditions. With Lonzo Ball out indefinitely as the Eastern Conference continues to get deeper, the odds are getting even more daunting for the Bulls. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Bulls in the 2022-23 NBA season. After finishing in the […]

Last offseason, Lonzo Ball was signed by the Chicago Bulls to a four-year, $85 million contract in a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. However, after missing 47 games last season due to a myriad of injuries, none bigger than the torn meniscus he suffered in January, injuries have reared their ugly head against Ball […]

Alex Caruso is putting in the work offseason, and his latest workout vid should only hype Chicago Bulls fans even more. On Friday, Caruso shared a video of him working on his 3-point shooting while topless. While the video was cut early, it showed the Bulls guard draining four straight triples. Alex Caruso working on […]

For Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, the rest of the NBA and the Western Conference shouldn’t write off the Dallas Mavericks as a potential NBA Finals contender. After seeing the Mavs lose Jalen Brunson in free agency, Caruso expects that a lot of people will overlook Dallas in their title predictions. However, Caruso believes Dallas […]

Alex Caruso may have moved on from the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’ll always be thankful to LeBron James and the massive impact he has had on his career. Speaking with Jonathan Adams of Heavy, Caruso opened up about his relationship with LeBron and how his support has given him that extra confidence to move […]

Even if the Los Angeles Lakers were able to retain Alex Caruso the past offseason, it’s doubtful that things would be different for them in 2021-22. The Chicago Bulls guard seemed to suggest as much, highlighting how turnovers and rebuilding chemistry have been the biggest issues for the Purple and Gold last campaign. The Lakers […]

There’s no denying that at the moment, when it comes to taking control of their own future, players hold much more power now than they did a few years ago. Kevin Durant’s decision to demand a trade from the Brooklyn Nets is a clear testament to this fact. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, who himself […]

NBA fans witnessed an epic championship parade by the Golden State Warriors on Monday as they celebrated their fourth championship in eight years with their supporters. It was quite a sight to see, and you can’t help but say that the Dubs deserve all the glory after what was a truly impressive title run. Well, […]

The Denver Nuggets will pick 21st in the 2022 NBA draft. With Denver looking to contend for a championship in the foreseeable future, they might just consider flipping that pick for a win-now piece, though the Stepien Rule complicates the timing for when such a trade could go down. The Nuggets were first-round exits in […]

It’s do or die for the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night as they head into a must-win Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Unfortunately, the squad will need to get by without Zach LaVine, who entered health and safety protocols on Tuesday. Meanwhile, fellow guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion scare in […]

The Chicago Bulls arrived at the United Center with their NBA Playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks tied at a game apiece. The Bulls had a chance to seize control of the series with Bucks forward Khris Middleton sidelined, though that hasn’t been the case, as Milwaukee has been the one in control, heading back […]

Grayson Allen is not a very popular man in Windy City. Many are still absolutely angry at him after he injured Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso last January. But it has become clear that the Milwaukee Bucks guard isn’t fazed at all. On Sunday, Allen led the Bucks to a 119-95 win over the Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls are doing everything possible to stay within reach of the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Playoffs. As of now, the team is down 1-2 to Milwaukee and time is running out in Game 4. Unfortunately for Chicago, Alex Caruso fell to injury and it’s not looking good for the stand-out shooting guard. […]

The one that got away. That will forever be the tag linked to Alex Caruso when the Los Angeles Lakers think about him. The moment he joined the Chicago Bulls in the offseason, Caruso instantly became a beloved figure in the Windy City. There’s no questioning how hard he plays, but many admire the hardnosed […]

The Chicago Bulls may not have held onto the Eastern Conference’s top seed but they are still bound for the NBA playoffs. The injuries they faced over the year will make life harder for them as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Bulls injury report says that Lonzo Ball will be out, Alex Caruso, who […]

The Chicago Bulls are on their way to the playoffs, thanks to the Orlando Magic’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night. However, Chicago still has three regular-season games left, and they’re looking pretty beat up. This is the worst time for any team to suffer multiple, key injuries, especially a team that hasn’t seen […]

It has been a crazy couple of years for Alex Caruso. The former Texas A&M guard has gone from being an undrafted rookie to a key piece in the Chicago Bulls ongoing attempt at a 2020 NBA Finals run. Famously nicknamed Carushow during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Caruso’s NBA career is far […]

The Chicago Bulls have been reeling of late, which has forced Billy Donovan to shake things up in the starting lineup. The Bulls had lost five of their last six and were 2-5 overall since Caruso’s return from his wrist injury entering their Saturday night clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was reinserted into the […]

Monday brought more bad news on the Lonzo Ball front for the Chicago Bulls, with head coach Billy Donovan revealing he’s being shut down for at least 10 days because of a lack of progress in his return from knee surgery. In addition to needing surgery for a torn meniscus, Ball is dealing with a […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the positive surprises of the season. The Bulls revamped their roster in a major way, but no one expected the Bulls to fight for the first seed in the Eastern Conference. However, they have been slumping as of late. Since the calendar flipped to 2022, they are just 18-17, […]

After witnessing Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson and Portland Trail Blazers wing Josh Hart put up 40-plus points for their respective teams on Saturday, some fans couldn’t believe that the Los Angeles Lakers let them go. While it has been years since the Lakers traded both Clarkson and Hart in their bid to create a […]

Prior to the start of the season, many people pegged the Chicago Bulls to be one of the better teams in the league. No one, however, expected them to be a defensive powerhouse early in the season. A huge part of their success was Alex Caruso, one of their major acquisitions of the off-season. Caruso […]

After a long stint on the team’s injury list, Alex Caruso finally made his return to the Chicago Bulls roster this Saturday night. Caruso missed 49 days due to a wrist fracture he suffered against the Milwaukee Bucks last January. Everyone in the city was hyped up, including AC’s own teammates. Prior to their game […]

After missing nearly two months of action, it has just been confirmed that Alex Caruso will be able to make his much-anticipated return on Saturday when the Chicago Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is going to be a marquee matchup between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and there’s no denying […]

The Chicago Bulls are about to get a major boost with the impending return of Alex Caruso. The 28-year-old has been out of action for seven weeks after undergoing surgery on his right wrist but is now nearing his much-awaited return to action. Caruso himself has spoken out about his comeback and while he did […]

Alex Caruso’s injury has left a void in the Chicago Bulls’ rotation. His defense and shooting were greatly impactful and helped them reach a surprising level of success. Although they have been able to maintain it throughout his month-long absence from action, they could really use him back. Caruso has endured injuries previously this season […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently on a five-game losing streak, which has them down to fourth place in the East with a 39-26 record. However, they have received a huge update on defensive standout Alex Caruso, who hasn’t played since January 21st after a dirty foul from Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen. Via K.C. Johnson: […]

LeBron James, man. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar proved that he still got what it takes to be the best player in the league against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron poured in a massive 56-point performance to will his team to a comeback win to attempt to salvage their season. After the game, Alex Caruso, […]

The last time Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Grayson Allen committed a hard foul on Alex Caruso. Allen has been viewed as a villain throughout his career for the questionable decisions he’s made on the court. Whether it’s tripping his opponents or committing unnecessarily hard fouls, Milwaukee’s guard might just be the […]

When the Chicago Bulls last played the Milwaukee Bucks, Alex Caruso got fouled hard by Grayson Allen. He suffered a wrist injury that required surgery and has been out ever since that game on January 21st. Needless to say, there’s some bad blood in the air as the teams face off again. Tristan Thompson wasn’t […]

The Chicago Bulls have been without guard Alex Caruso and forward Patrick Williams since January and October, respectively. Both key members of the Bulls’ rotation, Caruso and Williams have each been sidelined with wrist ailments- the former a fractured wrist and the latter torn ligaments. Chicago has sustained a strong level of play without the […]